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Overview |
CHC | Neumann | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
CHC | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Neumann?
- Chestnut Hill College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at CHC than Neumann University ($38,950.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Neumann ($25,357 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 38.3% lower than costs at Neumann University ($12,000 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Neumann University ($29,288 vs. $25,623)
CHC vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 61 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Neumann (85.5%)
CHC vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Neumann? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Neumann and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Chestnut Hill College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $700 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,600)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Neumann graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/